Neil Finn - "Heroes" (David Bowie cover, live from home)

[@bovisjeaks]

Theres nothing better than a talented person with an acoustic guitar, period.

[@nc_oakland]

Yes, there is, period.

[@spalewsky1974]

Totally!

[@tkomauer]

so you dont hear hear the bass line?

[@gatoryak7332]

@@tkomauer Everything I hear is either voice or acoustic guitar, simultaneous, single take. I'm guessing that you don't play guitar.

[@robertmccrudden728]

love it, im 63

[@awsomeal100]

That Most Certainly Was Bowie's Immortality Coming Through And Hitching A Ride With Neil Finn.....Great Ride.....Well Driven.

[@marytheresaburns4728]

Neil Finn covering David Bowie, absolutely perfect.

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

Yeah so true Neil has been one of my best since my childhood my friend Mary and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@austincellar]

Pretty good

[@precastengineer]

I wish I lived next door to him.

[@forcemultiflier1746]

every Kiwi want's to be Neils Neighbour

[@henrylawson430]

Neil Finn, never young, never old, always cool.

[@Claire-om1cw]

Isn't he? He's so fookin talented too.

[@tkconnell]

And always with great hair.

[@Joshualuv13]

So true.well said.

[@klarakrass9160]

Love his hair too

[@jfcjake]

Well said.

[@muttleycrew]

One of Bowie’s best, which is really saying something, performed by one of the world’s best ballad writers and performers. You could parachute this man into any city in the world carrying nothing but a guitar and he’d draw a crowd in minutes

[@cortya]

Perfectly said Muttley

[@Undercoverbrotherfromanother]

Too true. That statement could describe his career at ant point.

[@muttleycrew]

@@Undercoverbrotherfromanother Absolutely. Not just an outstanding musician, also a brilliant composer and lyricist. I was a fan of Split Enz from first contact, which happened for me in 1979 or 1980 or thereabouts at the age of 9 or 10, living in the cultural wasteland of Perth, Australia. Would still rate _Message To My Girl_ as one of the greatest songs ever written. Musically and lyrically flawless.

[@ThePorkypete51]

He'd draw in a crowded house

[@SDSsongs]

Hits that high note with no fear. What a legend.

[@DiscoFang]

​@josephcrsn You should have stuck to a previous comment of yours about not being able to sing. Bowie had a range of more that 3 1/2 octaves.

[@adamduncan6172]

The little fill on the A string is awesome!👍

[@mrx-b3i]

i try it with this song awesome

[@bolwell]

gave it a crack myself, so good...fek I love da toob :)

[@Steve-ix2un]

What about the fill on the c string ha ha

[@sejsey]

Love it

[@rustyjc71]

My favorite too Adam 👌

[@certifiedbiker580]

I have never heard Neil sing better than this, getting better as he gets older, and can you imagine being his neighbours you wouldn't be telling him to turn the music down. Brilliant

[@oppo-tune-nitty8043]

That made my day, thanks N

[@Dehzee]

I love how certain guitar players are so distinctive you can't mistake them for anyone else. When I hear this acoustic version, I realize how true this is of Neil. No production or accrutriment and that distinctive sound is there. I loves it.

[@CarminaSuzanneFatta]

Hearing this live during the broadcast was probably the best thing that happened to me the entire pandemic. This is an absolutely epic performance and one of the best interpretations of this song

[@governorriffraff7601]

It was incredible. What a talent.

[@rosselliot8971]

Yeah, that's talent. Off a desk mic. Sharp and glorious.

[@alekshai9629]

It is Amazing Neil Finn....

[@lanternerouge8268]

Since the pandemic when I heard this for the first time, it’s become one of my all time favorite performances of any song ever. Nicely done, sir. And thank you.

[@allisnotwhatitseems.]

You forgot the L

[@michaelcaughey3505]

What an apt song...a legend playing a legend's song ....

[@zaklinasosa5821]

EXACTLY! THIS IS PRICELESS

[@michaelcaughey3505]

Yep amazing!

[@BennettsShed]

We can be heroes “just stay at home?”

[@martinpowell5769]

Selsey Reclaim wish I could, we domestics at the local hospital are being asked to put our lives on the line every day

[@akwinoz]

Couldn't have said it better. Neil is definately one of my musical heroes and David is the other.

[@bluecloudrevs6383]

You are such a loved individual ❤❤❤❤❤

[@1957PLATO]

Such a great tribute to David. He is smiling from above

[@franksteyn]

Mr Finn proves in a fine way that the Amin-G sequense (at o.43) works just as wel as the Amin-Emin in the pre chorus which is also played by some ...Always been a big Crowded House fan myself,I find it fantastic to see him doing other people's stuff...Cheers ...

[@trace8153]

wow neil just wow

[@lesleyfollington9119]

I am a massive David Bowie fan, and a Massive Neil Finn fan, what an absolute treat. FAB Neil, thank you x

[@caribstu]

Amazingly, It didn't sound like Crowded House.

[@santytjet]

I love this man! More than 30 years have passed and he still sounds as pure as ever!

[@josabudsf]

Neil took requests on Mixlr, Fang Radio broadcasts back in 2020... this was my request ❤

[@mcgee1703]

I love this man.

[@ericlange3476]

Thank you Neil and Nick for your kindness. I worked for EMI /Capitol Canada a while back. When Temple of Low Men came out. Working for a record label can truly be shit when you really believe in music and a certain band and you must deal with the "pleasure" of music business politics.. You made my job feel worthwhile......And I think of Hessie often...Cheers....

[@lauskop5995]

Hats off to you Neil. The octave up in the singing made my day. Stay healthy, all the best from germany

[@raymondmcmenemy303]

I like Bowie's German version of "Heroes" from the film "Christiane F. Neil does a great cover here though. He is a wonderful artist.

[@SarahDale111]

Gave me goosebumps!

[@drewbabydrew7742]

He's just bloody amazing

[@seandavids4842]

please release this version

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

So beautiful song my friend Sean and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@garymartin9359]

oh thanks, that makes lockdown bearable, love and good health to all xxxxxx

[@LFD-zb8to]

As someone born in the sixties and lived through the greatest time in music (80;s) Neil Finn has done everything and endured time.......I love him and Bowie and his talent is eternal.,....

[@x_zubrance]

I, I wish I could sing..like Neil, like Neil Finn can sing. ;) How humble, how talented, how awesome!

[@patmac8373]

Thanks Neil, keeping Bowie's spirit alive helps keep us alive.

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

Yeah Pat my friend and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@RichardHartley65]

Thank you Neil and thanks too to Sharon for the expert camerawork. These sessions are little oases of warmth and delight in the barren wasteland of corona isolation. I feel privileged to be part of the Fang Gang. Sending love and strength to all the Finn family members and their fans. ❤️

[@dab745]

I teared up.

[@peteracain]

Saw Neil in Split Endz in Melbourne 1983 as support act for Skyhooks. He just keeps going

[@13allisha]

Wow man !!! You nailed it rite on perfectly. Still have that awesome voice after all these years at 100% and didn't lose any of it. Thank you Neil Finn. You keep inspiring and surprising. Thank you for this redo and I'm amazed. I keep playing this over and over. If i could meet another musician this would be the man. Have a good day Neil, family, and all your fans !!!

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

Allisha I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@ThePringle268]

The Finn Brothers were my first concert, was the biggest fan as a little kid and the music is still awesome 15 years later. Thank you!!

[@ThePringle268]

*I'm aware this is a cover, I'm speaking generally haha

[@DonaldTurner]

so many have covered this song, one of bowie's best, and most just dont capture bowies spirit. but wow, Neil, yours , is fantastic! the very best cover of this fantastic song, ever. well done mate!

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@coheng1496]

anyone would struggle with those tones. not bad at all. feeling it....

[@mdgarciab]

Thank you sharon. Awesome save

[@ericgagne930]

I can't think of a better person to cover this song. I feel Neil captured Bowie's spirit and emotion with this cover - one of my favorite Bowie songs. Thank you Neil.

[@stapeld]

Was anyone else singing the backing vocals like me? “I remember”... Thank you Neil. Well done.

[@paulrimmer2853]

Yep!

[@crooker2]

Oh yes. I can now say I harmonized with Neil Finn. Hehe.

[@JPHOT100]

Me too. I’ve been completely obsessed with the song since I first heard it on the live David Bowie album, Stage, in 1980 (it was a yellow vinyl version).

[@paulrimmer2853]

@@JPHOT100 I first heard it on TOTPs in 1977. Bowie seemed like an alien in denim. Then I kissed my first love to the tune. Ever since its tingled my heart

[@kc1487]

Thought we all were, weren't we?

[@bobtausworthe]

Some people make a hard piece look easy. This is a great sounding arrangement and I see every complicated little thing I hear and he doesn't miss a beat. Profesional

[@dylansreptiletime]

Seriously the best thing I've seen so far in isolation. A legend singer songwriter singing another legends song. Absolutely beautiful

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@themoonisbluetonight11]

I can still picture him in a kilt on stage at the Arlington Theater in Santa Barbara in the late 1980's. . . Neil is .still making great music and creating mesmerizing performances.

[@Jatayu9]

Neil & co, greetings from the island of the wizard of Oz. We were born in the seventies and grew up with you in the 80's here in the sunburnt country. You and yours are inextricably part of us and our formative life experience, and we consider it a greatest blessing 💜👌

[@mamatried265]

Hands down... my go to cover of this song. Brilliant, Simple and Elegant. Beautiful.

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@timward3268]

I'm so in awe of both Neil Finn and the late David Bowie...this was one of those magic discoveries on KZbin...not sure how I got here...but so glad I did...a treasure of a musician paying tribute to another...brilliant!!!

[@MrKayMrKay]

I don't know why but his song makes me cry each time it is properly performed an I'm crying right now... This magnificent song deserved to be song interpreted that way, thank you sir

[@Dlrnckgoekwk]

Me too :)

[@victorleal7701]

When I heard this song at the end of "jo jo rabbit" the movie my eyes just started tearing up.

[@hollisbrown645]

Yeah me too I am trying to play along with Mr Finn but I have to keep stopping because of the tears. 👍😎

[@ВасилийПетрович-ъ4ф]

Yes...me2

[@Goldencountry63]

@@ВасилийПетрович-ъ4ф what's wrong with us people? Me too!

[@WW-cc3td]

awesome - makes me want to play it now....

[@paulrimmer391]

David Jones would be really proud of you Neil. Sublime.

[@rodsspicekitchen6979]

True talent with just one guitar amazing thank you for all your beautiful music over the years Neil I salute you.

[@jeannettehellen214]

you rock Neil!...

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

So rock and beautiful my friend Jeannette and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@paulcarr5471]

Rediscovered Neil Finn about 4 years ago. Being an 80s teenager it is great to hear him still going strong!

[@wolffenhaus]

I heard Mr. Finns voice -analyzed it, and was instantly jealous. Now I see him and consider myself lucky to have all five senses. Thanks for the tunes.

[@dedetudor.]

We actually have 12 CRANIAL nerves. This VERSION of this song sets them all on fire!

[@toddheath521]

Neil Finn singing my David Bowie‘s heroes.... brilliantly and like crowded house and split ends before them Neil Finn is also a legend.... brilliant brilliant songwriter....xxxxoooo

[@albertoelizondo152]

Thank You Neil. Thank You David. You brought a breath of relief to many people's lives in these though times

[@Dan84888]

I grew up in the 90s and my mum always played crowded house. Damn thank you to my mum who influenced me to have great taste in music. I love 80s and 90s music.

[@Nergal_Slayer]

This song usually makes me cry and think about the people who aren't in my life anymore. But this made me smile. I don't know why. This is beautiful

[@DonnieDarko1]

❤

[@k.tucker599]

Thanks for sharing. Thanks for Sharon.

[@andym.4184]

Rock star hair. love the strumming pattern

[@andjuju6476]

PURE TALENT, LEGEND.

[@WJJ1961]

So simple and pure. Neil, hat's off to you mate. Magnificent.

[@stevenbrown1225]

She Will Have Her Way. One of the most underated songs of the last 50 years. Great cover tune to play!

[@tanerremzi]

Agree. I covered that on my channel with Only Natural.

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@sligo405]

This is the stuff that makes the internet worth it, for me. Otherwise I could live without it.

[@retiredpainter259]

Nice one Neil ,, nice house to , not too crowded

[@alejandrosicardi9531]

Simple , Direct , Natural... Brillant !!!

[@elizabethmcleod246]

I’ve got a huge smile on my face. What a great rendition of this fabulous song. Thank you Neil. Stay safe and keep singing and strumming your guitar.

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@allisiahc5168]

Real music, real creativity. Beautifully done. This is what is needed for real health and nursing and music. Thank you.

[@imannonymous7707]

This performance makes heroes of us all. Real art makes us feel

[@JayRiemenschneider]

First time watching him really. He’s a bona fidelity genius rhythm player

[@mana3735]

As a lifelong Bowie fan, I found this so satisfying.

[@germanhuber497]

O

[@lucylou5766]

Mana Same here. It’s cause he respects the original, and is do excellent on his instrument.

[@marcjacobs5988]

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[@2112Nightshift]

So good. So pure. So touching. For ever and ever my brother, for ever and ever.

[@spencergroup]

My favorite Bowie song performed by one of my favorite artist/songwriters. Thanks Neil.

[@marksanderson8827]

I watched this with the screen inverted to make his hair even better. Quality tune and player. Cheer Neil.

[@ewancowleymusic]

Random rack Kemper on the shelf lol. :) Classy, always.

[@christinelegriffon5220]

I remember this performance during Covid lockdown. Thanks Neil it made the days more bearable ❤

[@robwilson1853]

A brilliant rendition of a brilliant song, by a brilliant musician. Nice one Neil...

[@liammcgonigle9594]

Fantastic Neil . Sung with conviction , heart and soul brother . You’re a hero ✌🏻

[@robtk3]

An incredibly talented and prolific singer/songwriter honoring another incredibly talented and prolific singer/songwriter. Well done Mr. Finn. And after this virus passes, I will yet again "get to know the feeling of liberation and release".

[@jeffwhitehead7990]

worthy of another listen.

[@ray11140]

Neil, I never get tired of listening to your version of a Bowie classic. Crowded House rocks.

[@johnshelhorse]

Talent is talent. Long live Split Enz! Thank you, Neil. I could listen to you all day play anything.

[@jamesbowie6925]

Pure talent, awesome

[@AkoSoCalPinoy]

I Like This Acoustic Version.

[@Erin-uz2gf]

Thank you gorgeous talented man. I'm glad to see you looking happy & healthy. You continue to fill my heart with joy.

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

So much talented my friend and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@craiglightowler8922]

Apart from looking like pebbles the angry cockatoo you absolutely nailed this perfectly old fella. Love it!!!!!

[@iamdansimons]

So good to hear Neil perform again! If there's one remote duet I'd love to see it's Ed Vedder and Neil. Just putting that out to the universe 🙏🏼

[@janaschubert7406]

Thank you. I miss his presence on earth but feel his spirit from heaven. Every time someone shares his gifts I feel blessed. Thank you

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

RIP to him always be in our heart and forever in our heart Jana

[@briank.c.3647]

Awesome dude.........Absolutely loved it................Brian,

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

So beautiful my friend Brian and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@magicalmoments6332]

You are seeing pure talent there

[@Royeblack-nv9et]

Yeah so pure talent and so beautiful my friend Magical and I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today, So where are you originally from? I'm from Overbrook 🌺🌺🌺

[@kimberlylong3603]

I saw you back in 1994. Your voice is as pure as it was then. Thanks for doing this. Still one of my heroes 🥰✌

[@RickDelmonico]

I saw the twice in 87. Coach House and Pantages Theater in Hollywood.

[@kimberlylong3603]

@@RickDelmonico wow, you're so lucky. I missed seeing Hessie by a few weeks. His quitting the band hadn't even been announced yet. I saw Nick as he went out the door. I should have asked for an autograph, but he took me by surprise.

[@BennettsShed]

Kimberly Long saw Hessie at the farewell to the world gig in Sydney...

[@kimberlylong3603]

@@BennettsShed That had to be incredible. I was so happy he rejoined for a while. His passing affected me so deeply, and now Chris Cornell and Leonard Cohen are gone, too. Neil and Eddie Veddie, take care of yourselves, I need to have some heroes left.

[@michaelstirling7218]

Love ya work Neil. Kiwi Legend.

[@rcooze1]

Absolutely brilliant rendition of “Heroes” , thanks Neil.

[@ericmichaels9659]

Neil, you’re one of MY heroes- I sing your songs all the time! Thanks for posting. Great to see and hear you again.

[@josephreilly6328]

Neil Finn Mc Cool mythical giant of tunage from thee isles of the great southern oceans. Top performer through the years, split enz, the house, solo sinner, covers this man crushes it TY neil✌

[@alastaircooper2166]

1993 Together alone tour..... missed it through illness. But you always kept me going and still do. Just got over COVID. Put on some Crowded House and immediately my mood lifted. Keep going Neil. You’re great!!

[@vforvendetta275]

I've always loved Neil Finn's guitar playing, he makes it 'sing' with him.

[@thatthingthatisaid65]

High parts are beautiful. Really have to commit to them. Neil is for everyone.

[@DiscoFang]

@josephcrsn Nope. The highest note in this is B4.

[@pixiepqueen]

god.. I wish I could be even half the musician you are.. what an inspiration you are, all these years

[@mobycat]

Saw Crowded House back on the Woodface tour. To this day, it was the most enjoyable concert I've seen. Every one of them just seemed to really enjoy playing. Can't wait until Neil comes back around the states.

[@Joshualuv13]

As a life long Bowie fan I was moved by this performance from Neil Finn .Thankyoul